Dysciples – a review
We live in an age where a lot of emphasis is placed on instantaneous success. Sadly this level of unreal expectation has permeated…
What is Spiritual?
Most people are comfortable with the idea that "spiritual = supernatural". The supernatural is invisible. Does this mean that when we…
Faith in a Pluralistic Society
In a talk given at The Veritas Forum at the University of Cambridge in March 2008, Dr Elaine Storkey considers what it means to have a…
Why doesn't God answer my prayers?
How we reply to this complex question will very much depend on who is asking, and we need to be ready to admit that we don’t have all…
The Challenge of Atheism
Three talks by Wim Rietkerk entitled 'The Challenge of Atheism' consider whether Christianity whould be seen as an ideology or as a…
Understanding Depression
What is depression? Is depression sin or sickness? How can we recognize Clinical Depression? What makes some people more vulnerable to…
The Christian Life - Grace and Identity
How are we to think about our lives? The most basic thing we can say about our human life is that God created us to be like Himself –…
Can Reading the Papers Make You Go Blind?
A newspaper front page is, in essence, a religious object. Of course that isn't what we think we're buying. But it's what we get. Not with…
Apologetics and the Environment
Environmental and 'Green' issues are a prime concern for many people today. David Cook considers whether Christianity is to blame and asks…